We will be skiing on a high-elevation glacier at Hintertux. You need to be prepared for weather ranging from warm (+10C/+50F) and sunny, to cold (-15C/5F) and snowing, even in April. Dress in layers so that you can remove or add clothing to adapt to changing weather.

There are no water fountains at the cafeteria/lodge, and the bottled water that they sell comes in glass bottles. We recommend that you bring a refillable water bottle or hydration backpack with you. You can fill it at the hotel in order to have drinking water on the hill (this is especially important on warm days.)

You may want to bring a backpack to carry (or to leave at the base of the upper lifts) to store water or extra clothing.

If you prefer not to bring your own skis, there are several ski shops within easy walk of the hotel with good-quality, well-tuned rental skis. Some of the shops are on the mountain and will store your skis each evening – very handy! You can book online and reserve the skis that you want before arriving.http://sportnenner.at/verleih/skiverleih.html

You should plan to pick up the skis at either the “Talstation” or “Sommerbergalm”.

We’ll be sending out airport shuttle schedules and information once we have confirmed all campers’ travel plans.

Smart phones

If you have a “smart phone” that you’ll be bringing, investigate your data plan to make sure that you won’t be charged a shocking amount for any data that is downloaded (such as automatically checking e-mail, etc.) while you’re in Austria. Or, know how to turn off that feature.

Parking at Hotel

We have several campers arriving by automobile. The hotel has off-street parking in two of their own parking lots. They do not have garage or underground parking. We’ve had numerous campers with their own cars in past years, with no problems.

Alignment Pre-Day Sessions

Once we are all at the hotel on Saturday, we will schedule individual alignment session times for Saturday afternoon and Sunday. The alignment assessment is included in the camp charge. If you decide to get footbeds, they cost $US225. If alignment is suggested, we will install temporary shims on your boots to test during the first days of camp. If you decide that you’d like to have boot sole plates permanently installed, we will be able to do so while at camp. Boot sole plates costs $US150, installed. The footbed and/or sole plate charges may be paid in cash, or we can charge your credit card.

Cash/Payment information

We will be charging your credit card for the full amount, less any deposit you have paid, at the end of camp. If you are sharing a double room, the charge is €1670 (per person); if you are in a single room, the charge is €1790. If you are arriving on Saturday, April 14, instead of Sunday, April 15, the charge is €110 more (single) / €90 more (double, per person). [The actual charge will be in $US, at the exchange rate on the last day of camp.]

If you are arriving earlier than Saturday, April 14 or staying later after camp, you will pay the hotel directly for the extra nights. (We pay just the nights of April 14 through April 20.)

We will be paying your hotel bill for lodging, breakfasts, and dinners. As well, we provide the lift tickets for the days of camp (Monday to Friday).

You will need to pay the hotel for beverages (including bottled water and any alcoholic drinks), any lunches you have there (days prior to camp), and any phone calls. (Breakfast includes juice and coffee or tea.) They accept Visa and travelers checks. For our US campers: note that phone calls are relatively expensive in Europe. If you will need to make long or numerous calls while at the hotel, definitely use a calling card.

You will need cash to pay for lunch on the mountain each day. Austria uses Euros as currency. If you want to buy small items at local stores, cash is also needed. Many locations will not take credit cards. There are several ways to get cash… *Exchange money at your airport of departure*Exchange money at the Munich airport*Exchange money (cash or travelers check) at the post office in Hintertux (not available on the weekend).*Exchange money (cash in “usual” denominations, like $US20 or $US50) at an automatic money switcher.*Withdraw Euros from an ATM machine, using a VISA-logoed credit or debit card (know your PIN).

You should plan on spending about €10-15 per day on lunch, and another €15-20 per day at the hotel should suffice.

LodgingIf you are coming to the camp with a partner, you will be in a double room. If you are coming alone, you may get a single or a double room, depending on what the hotel has available. We will not be pairing you with another camper.

Internet accessThe hotel has in-room WiFi service that you can purchase (I believe by minutes, not by Mb).